Pumpkin Spice Latte Mug Cake

Nothing screams the Fall season more than coffee shops pumping out pumpkin spice. If only they offered keto drinks. Not to worry — here’s a keto-friendly fix for all of your pumpkin spice cravings this season.

Pumpkin

Pumpkins have more to offer than being Halloween decorations or Thanksgiving pie filling. Pumpkin is low in calories and a very good source of vitamins A and C, fiber, iron, potassium and manganese. The ¼ cup of pumpkin puree in this recipe has 20 calories and only 3 grams of net carbs.

Pumpkin isn’t super low-carb, but it has less starch than other vegetables. This makes it great for the ketogenic diet. You just have to watch your intake — pumpkin has a moderately high glycemic index of 75.

But this is countered by pumpkin’s hypoglycemic polysaccharides which help control blood sugarandlipid levels. Phenolic phytochemicals in pumpkin help manage hyperglycemia and hypertension. So it balances out, don’t you think? Embrace pumpkins!

Health Benefits

One of the best sources of beta-carotene

Reduces risk of developing certain types of cancer

Protects against asthma

Prevents signs of aging

Helps prevent diabetes and heart disease

Increases energy

Did you know?

Despite lining up pumpkins with “other vegetables” above, pumpkin is actually a fruit.

Pumpkins are versatile: use them for your keto-friendly soups, mash, pancakes, sauces and much more!